Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

Bureau/Office
Community and Economic Development
BPS develops solutions to make Portland more equitable, healthy, prosperous and resilient. Through long-range planning, climate action, waste management, community technology and digital equity, and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund, we build a better future for all.
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Long-range Planning

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Garbage, Recycling, and Compost

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)

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Climate Action

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Community Technology

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Data Services Program

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Graffiti Program

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Sustainability

News

January 2025 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates

A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. See the project updates below for more details and to find contact information for the City staff working on specific projects. Subscribe to get email notifications when these updates are posted.

Newsletter

City to host council work session and listening session on Zenith Energy

Work Session will be held in Council Chambers on January 21 at 9:30 a.m., with listening session to begin at noon.

News article

City Council voted unanimously to establish a new mixed-use district in Northwest Portland

New land use changes will complement a future extension of the Portland Streetcar.

News article

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Holiday garbage and recycling tips

How to recycle common holiday waste, what to do with your tree after the holidays, and pickup delays due to holidays and winter weather.

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Events

Planning Commission Meeting

cancelled due to lack of agenda items

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cancelled
Public Meeting
Available Online

Planning Commission Meeting

cancelled due to lack of agenda items

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Cancelled
Public Meeting
Available Online

Community Involvement Committee Meeting

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meeting

PCEF Committee Meeting – Feb. 20, 2025

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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